Hill of Crosses is just a small hill in the middle of flat fields, about 10km north of the town of Šiauliai in northern Lithuania. While many sources say that it contains 100,000 crosses, it’s constantly growing, and it is believed that there are 200,000 – 300,000 crosses on the Hill of Crosses at the moment.
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- “For some people, the Hill of Crosses is a place of contemplation and prayer. For others, it symbolises defiance and resistance in the darker times.
- 1.4 Recent events. 2 Significance of the Hill of Crosses. 3 See also. 4 References. 5 External links. Toggle the table of contents. Hill of Crosses.
- But since Lithuania declared independence in 1990, the Hill of Crosses has become not only a tourist attraction, but also a national symbol.
- Hill of Crosses — can be found just in a few hours by car from Vilnius. We visited it a few weeks ago.
- The Hill of crosses is an impressive site of Lithuania but it is not easy to access. In this article we tell you everything you need to know to visit it.
- The Hill of Crosses is one of the most renowned pilgrimage places in all the country and it’s a symbol of desire for freedom, national pride and piety.
- The Hill of Crosses (Kryžių kalnas) – Is a small hill near the city Siauliai (Lithuania), covered with hundreds of thousands of crosses.
- What is the Hill of Crosses in Lithuania? This site is the location of over 250,000 crucifixes that have been placed on a hill near the city of Šiauliai.
- Discover the spectacular Hill of Crosses, Lithuania, a pilgrimage site and symbol of peaceful resistance on behalf of the Lithuanians on a small group tour.
- Laden with more than 100,000 Christian symbols, Lithuania's Hill of Crosses is one of the world’s most unique pilgrimage sites.
